Legitimate playoff basketball has returned to New York!
After what turned into a veritable circus and took an eternity to complete, the Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement to send Carmelo Anthony to his preferred destination to play for the New York Knicks. Included with Carmelo, the Nuggets will also send former NBA finals MVP Chauncey Billups, former Knick Renaldo Balkman, Shelden Williams and Anthony Carter, in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, and Timofey Mozgov. As part of the deal, the Knicks also shipped Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph to Minneapolis, receiving Corey Brewer and a Minneapolis 1st round draft pick in return.
With this deal complete, it’s almost inevitable that All-Stars Chris Paul of the Hornets and Deron Williams of the Jazz (both of whom will become free agents next year) will attempt to join Amare’ and Carmelo in the Big Apple. Then the Knicks would be simply dangerous!
After learning of the trade, Nuggets coach George Karl said, “I’m glad its over. I’m glad it’s an opportunity to reinvent. I think everybody handled it as classy as you could handle it. There’s some sadness to it, there always will be.”
Most sports analysts are calling the Knicks trade a monster move, saying a tandem of Amare’ Stoudamire, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups will lift the Knicks into being one of the top 3 elite teams in the eastern conference. Not only will they be fun to watch, but the Knicks vs. Heat could become the regular battle to reach the NBA Finals.
DJ:"After what turned into a veritable circus and took an eternity to complete, the Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement to send Carmelo Anthony to his preferred destination to play for the New York Knicks."AMEN. Now somebody Please pass the biscuits…lolLook: These guys have got to do a better job of handling this entire process so that it DOESN'T become a "veritable circus" and take what feels like an "eternity" to get *it* (the deal) done…smh! However, setting that aside: I say CONGRATS to the New York Knicks and their fans!Note: Some folks are complaining that this (elite players) deciding where they want to play. WHO they want to play with AND finding ways to make it happen, is bad for the NBA.Disclosure: I really don't know JACK about what's happening in the NBA, except for checking in on *my guys*, meaning, I'm not a fan of any *team.* I'm a fan of certain players, James and Wade being at the top of my list (and I'm also enjoying Bosh, Derrick Rose and Stoudamire these days)…so my opinion on what's "good" or "bad" for the sport ain't worth a dime.But I have to ask: Why should *owners* have all the power?If owners and the NBA hierarchy don't like players having that much *Freedom* then do away with the policy that allows them to have it!
I also meant to add: Whether Carmelo proves to be a good *fit* for Stoudamire and the Knicks team(?)We shall see.
im not a kincks fan but this is a big day for them. gonna change everything in ny. congrats
The Knicks getting Carmelo just changed the whole conversation in the East. Adding him to Amare Stoudamire puts the Knicks in the top 5 in the conference easily. If they can add Chris Paul or Deron Williams next year as expected they are on an immedite championship run.
Been hearing a lot of talk about Chris Paul BD. Guess I should check out his skills too huh 😉 !